Technology News & Media

Self-service reshaping retail in Australia

February 3, 2026

Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.

Why small retailers are ditching tablets for dedicated POS terminals

by Jamie Irwin — Senior Content Manager, Volcora

Consumer tablets helped thousands of small retailers start fast. But for sustained throughput, predictable uptime and stronger long-term economics, dedicated…

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The potential impact of Walmart's ChatGPT shopping strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The world's largest retailer is expanding its AI use via ChatGPT. But there are questions on how the shopping channel will be received by consumers.

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Creative Realities shares insight on drive-thru tech, acquisition, adtech stack innovation

Creative Realities gives the scoop on Digital Drive-Thru 2.0, the company’s adtech stack and a recent acquisition.

Presented by Creative Realities

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BENS Market taps Watchfire to create biggest c-store LED display in Washington state

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

BENS Market teams with Watchfire to create a huge LED display in store, creating an immersive customer experience and a revenue channel

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NICE strategy leader talks agentic AI, retail industry trends

NICE’s purpose-built AI-powered platforms automate engagements into proactive, safe and intelligent actions, empowering individuals and organizations to…

Presented by NICE

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Shenzhen shares product details, technology vision

Shenzhen’s Tiffany Tian details how its technology solutions solve problems retailers are facing.

Presented by Shenzhen Electron Technology Co., Ltd

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9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

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HiStone refreshes flagship portfolio

January 23, 2026

HiStone, global POS manufacturer, set a new performance benchmark for retail infrastructure at NRF 2026 and debuted a refreshed flagship portfolio powered by…

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Albertsons Media Collective debuts in-store incrementality measurement

January 23, 2026

Albertsons Media Collective has launched incrementality measurement that will enable advertisers to optimize in-store media using causal signals.

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Zeroth Robotics launches AI robots for consumers, businesses

January 21, 2026

Zeroth Robotics has launched interactive AI robots in the U.S., for both consumers and commercial buyers.

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The endless aisle gets smarter: 5 predictions that will shape retail in 2026

by Bennett Carroccio — SVP, Rokt Catalog, Rokt, Rokt Catalog

The endless aisle isn’t disappearing but it is getting smarter, more intentional, and more aligned with how people actually shop.

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WHSmith North America Media Network taps ISM for retail media network

January 16, 2026

WHSmith North America Media Network is partnering with In-Store Marketplace, a centralized platform for digital in-store media integration, on a retail media…

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OptConnect acquires DPL Wireless

January 14, 2026

OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has acquired DPL Wireless, a cellular connectivity and IoT company for ATMs. OptConnect plans to…

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Luxury vintage retailer deploys Digital Wave platform for systems upgrade

January 12, 2026

What Goes Around Comes Around, a vintage luxury retailer, is deploying the Digital Wave Technology ONE Platform as part of a digital modernization strategy.

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Wegmans deploys facial recognition tech for store security

January 9, 2026

Wegmans has deployed facial recognition cameras in a "small fraction" of stores to boost security at locations with elevated risks.

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Creative Realities launches digital drive-thru 2.0

January 9, 2026

Creative Realities, a provider of digital signage, media and adtech solutions, has launched digital drive-thru 2.0, a modular solution aimed at improving…

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